PLUS Forth Valley

Brief description:

PLUS works across the Forth Valley to give children and young people with disabilities the support they need to get out and have fun with people their own age. This also gives parents and carers some time for themselves.

Organisation name:

PLUS (Forth Valley) Ltd

Type of break:

Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People, Adults

How do people access your service:

Referrals can be from any agency and self referral.

Type of accommodation:

The majority of support provided by PLUS takes place in community settings within Stirling and Forth Valley Area. We also have some activities within our own premises which are single story, accessible.

Cultural needs catered for:

We would endeavour to take into account the cultural needs of anybody who uses PLUS' services

Full service description:

We provide support to children and young people with a disability, their parents and young carers. PLUS runs the following projects: Play and Chat - play sessions for preschool children and their carer in Falkirk and Stirling PlayPLUS - providing play activities for 5-11 year olds PLUS Youth - providing youth activities for 12-17 year olds Adult services- support for 18-35 year olds - support to enjoy a range of social activities and spend time with friends Count Me In - support provided by volunteers for disabled young people to participate in mainstream clubs and other opportunities PLUS Short Breaks (PSB)- individual staff support is provided to children and young people in their homes or out in the community Family PLUS - opportunities for parents and other family members to exchange information, advice and support After School Club (ASC)- school age children and over can access this club to enjoy fun activities with friends Asperger's groups- Two groups, one for primary age children and one for secondary age young people meet fortnightly

Price information:

Children and young people will be asked to contribute to entrance costs - for example, for swimming pools. If there is a need for transport to be provided then a contribution may be requested. Please get in touch for up-to-date pricing.

What is included/not included in the price of the break:

The cost of transport is not included.

Organisation providing this information:

PLUS

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Care Inspectorate

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available, Parking available by premises, Level entry to gardens or ramp available

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Staff training e.g National Autistic Society Introduction to Autism, Pastel shades in decor, Secure entrance to buildings/grounds

Visual Impairment:

Staff training e.g. Visual Awareness or Sighted Guide training

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Staff training

Any further information regarding accommodation location activities and surrounding area:

The majority of our support is provided in the community. We always try to ensure that the environment is suitable for the needs of the children and young people we support.

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